Beijing on the Chinese mainland came alive on Monday as people gathered near the historic Lugou Bridge to mark 88 years since the clash that ignited China’s full-scale resistance against Japanese aggression.
At the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, a solemn ceremony opened an exhibition titled "For National Liberation and World Peace," commemorating the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
The exhibition transports visitors back to July 7, 1937, when Japanese troops launched an attack at Lugou Bridge—also known as the Marco Polo Bridge—setting off a nationwide struggle that shaped the course of modern history.
Cai Qi, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and member of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, delivered a keynote speech, underscoring the importance of remembering the past and working together for lasting peace.
Through rare photographs, personal letters, and interactive displays, the exhibition offers a compelling narrative of sacrifice, solidarity, and the enduring quest for national liberation and world harmony.
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